The film centers on Deki's personal motivations, driven by a deep-seated hatred for NATO and the West following the 1990s bombings in his native Serbia. By embedding with separatist units for three years, Schechter captures the "new normal" of a region where violence is commonplace and survival is the only priority. Modern Warfare and Social Media
Critics note that by focusing solely on Deki, the film lacks the perspective of Ukrainian victims of Russian-backed attacks. Snajperski rat (2018.)
A unique aspect of the documentary is the role of digital communication in 21st-century combat. The film depicts "sniper duels" where Deki and his rivals taunt each other via social media, turning lethal warfare into a personalized, public spectacle. Ethical and Political Controversy The film centers on Deki's personal motivations, driven
While some viewers see it as a pro-Russian propaganda tool , others view it as an intimate character study of a man shaped by historical trauma. A unique aspect of the documentary is the